APM / CAS 22839-47-0

Vitasweet® APM

Production name：Vitasweet® APM

English name: Vitasweet, APM

Chemical name: N-L-α-Aspartyl-L-Phenylalanine-1-Methyl Ester

Chemical structure:

Chemical formula:C14H18N2O5

Characteristics:

Intensive sweetness,200 times as sweet as sucrose in 3% solution

Clean sweetness without bitter, chemical ormetalic after-taste

Improving the taste profile

Effectively reduce the amount of calories in food 

Used safely in any food and drink

Long-lasting perceivable sweet taste

Readily blending with most sweeteners to obtain

Ideal synergistic effect

Vitasweet® APM

In 1965,Aspartame was discovered

In 1981,FDA approved the use of Aspartame as tabletop sweeteners and flavor-improvers.

In 1981,Canada approved the use Aspartame in foods and beverage

In 1983, FDA approved the use of Aspartame in carbonated soft drinks.

In 1983, U.K. approved the use of Aspartame.

In 1986, China approved the use of Aspartame.

In 1988, Brazil approved the use of Aspartame.

In 1993, Aspartame was approved of use in confectioneries, baked foods, low-alcohol beer and all remaining nonalcoholic beverages.

In 1996, FDA approved Aspartame as a “general purpose” sweetener.

ADI of Aspartame set by FAO/WHO JECFA:40mg/kg body weight

ADI of Aspartame set by FDA: 50mg/kg body weight

Applications of APM in beverages：

Applications of APM in food：

Application of Aspartame for the sweeteners in the table：